Jaconé Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Jaconé. This is a solid stretch of days ahead, but it’s not all plain sailing. We’ve got a few bits of clean, offshore magic to chase, but also some big, powerful swells that will only be for the well-experienced crew.

The first few days are a slow warm-up. Monday the 3rd is a bit of a dud with small, wind-affected waves. Tuesday the 4th is small and clean in the morning, but the swell is tiny and weak. The real story starts to build from Wednesday the 5th. That morning, the wind is glassy offshore, and we’ve got a 3ft south swell with a solid period. The combined energy is pumping at 581 (moderate energy), and it’s looking clean. This is a good window for an intermediate surfer to get a few fun ones.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th mornings both have clean conditions with good offshore winds, but the swell is average. Saturday the 8th is similar.

Then comes Sunday the 9th *of August* – that’s the standout. The morning brings a 3ft south swell, but the period is 18 seconds, which is very long period groundswell. The energy reading is 1091 (strong energy). The wind is light offshore from the NNE. This is classic, clean, powerful long-period swell. It will be best at the peak or a reefy section, not a straight beach break, because that long period can make waves close out if it’s too shallow. The afternoon glass-off with a 6ft SSW swell (16-second period, energy at 1907) is for the more experienced crew. Crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a write-off. Strong onshore winds and rain ruin the potential, even though the swell is still present.

Wednesday the 12th *of August* is interesting. The morning is too big at 10ft and cross-shore winds, making it messy and dangerous. The afternoon, however, is a gem for experts: 8ft south swell, 11-second period, with light offshore winds. The energy is 1871 (very strong). This is big, powerful, and clean. Only for those who know what they’re doing.

The rest of the second week sees a mix of average conditions and some pulsey swells. Thursday the 13th has a clean 7ft morning with light offshore wind – good for experienced surfers. Then the 17th and 18th of August bring another big pulse: 8ft swell on the 17th with glassy morning conditions, and another 8ft day on the 18th with clean cross-offshore wind. These are powerful, expert-only days.

If I had to pick the *best* on offer: Sunday the 9th of August for the perfect long-period, clean morning, and the afternoon of Wednesday the 12th for the bigger, expert-level, clean waves. The 17th and 18th are also serious swells for the experts.

Rusty.

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